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rename_data

Rename the label of defined data or an existing symbol at a given address, helping clarify decompiled code during reverse engineering.

Instructions

Rename the label of defined data (or an existing symbol) at an address.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
addressYes
new_nameYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv2.0.0

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It implies a mutation (renaming a symbol in the program database) but says nothing about whether the change is reversible, what error conditions arise (e.g. address not pointing at defined data), or what happens to existing symbols of the same name.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single front-loaded sentence with the action and target stated first and no filler. It is appropriately sized for a two-parameter tool.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

An output schema exists so return values need not be explained, but the absence of annotations on a mutation tool leaves important behavioral context missing. Combined with 0% parameter coverage and no usage guidance, the definition is under-specified for its complexity.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It conceptually maps both parameters ('at an address' for address, 'rename the label' for new_name) but gives no format guidance such as whether the address is hexadecimal or what constraints apply to the new label.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb (rename) and resource (data label / symbol) and identifies the target (an address), which is enough to distinguish it from rename_function and rename_variable siblings. It is clear but does not explicitly name or contrast those siblings.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no explicit when-to-use guidance and no mention of alternatives like rename_variable or set_disassembly_comment. The intended use is only weakly implied by the phrase 'defined data', so an agent has to infer routing on its own.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.